Definitions

unapologetic

[uhn-uh-pol-uh-jet-ik] / ˌʌn əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

unwilling to apologize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impenitent remorseless unmerciful unrepentant

STRONG

obdurate unashamed

WEAK

callous defiant defying pitiless relentless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apologetic contrite penitent

STRONG

regretful sorry

Example Sentences

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Protagonist Clark loses himself in it, transforming into an unapologetic narcissist surrounded only by facile representations of humanity.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s not exactly raw, but it is unapologetic; a more authentic and appropriately ridiculous look at the only show of its kind to last this long.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Bellamy was unapologetic for wanting an intense and attacking approach to games, which could also leave them exposed at the back.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Newman became one of reality television’s more memorable villains thanks to her run on “The Apprentice,” where her Machiavellian ways and unapologetic ambition revolted viewers and impressed her fake boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

DRACO: You are late and unapologetic, maybe you are determined to compound the problem.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling